The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has opted for the direct primary system for its 2026 presidential primary election, paving the way for all registered party members nationwide to participate in selecting the party’s flagbearer for the 2027 presidential election
The development followed the completion of the screening of presidential aspirants and forms part of the party’s ongoing nationwide primary elections, which began last Friday with the conduct of House of Representatives primaries.
The party subsequently held Senate primaries on Monday before proceeding with state assemblies, governorship and presidential contests in phases across the country.
The decision was contained in a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, alongside the release of detailed guidelines for the exercise and the inauguration of committees to oversee the process.
The guidelines, signed by the APC National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru, said the National Working Committee (NWC) approved the arrangements in line with the party’s constitution, the Electoral Act and its resolve to conduct what it described as a transparent and credible primary election.
